The Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) announced its new workforce-focused Accelerate Wisconsin initiative on Wednesday as well as the institutions partnering in the initiative. A collaboration with participating nursing schools across the state will offer students a faster path into the Wisconsin workforce.
The partnership provides students an option to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) early. It is not required, and participating schools of nursing can set their own standards and eligibility requirements for which students are approved to test early.
To provide certainty to prospective employers, DSPS is providing eligible students with a letter informing employers that the students have met all licensing requirements except for graduation, and that upon certification of graduation by their school to DSPS, they will be licensed within three business days.
The college and university nursing programs participating in the Accelerate Wisconsin effort include:
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Alverno College;
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Carroll University;
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Carthage College;
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Chippewa Valley Technical College;
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Edgewood College;
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Gateway Technical College;
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Madison College;
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Marian University;
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Marquette University;
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UW–Eau Claire;
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UW–Madison;
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UW–Milwaukee;
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UW–Oshkosh; and
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Viterbo University.
